Category Archives: International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, volume 9, number 2, 2024

  • February 26, 2025
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Analysis of Broiler Demand in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, volume 9, number 2, 2024

1Gambo, A; 2Abali, U, & 3Bukar, U 

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The study analysed Broiler demand among poultry consumers in Maiduguri Metropolitan Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. Questionnaire and personnel interview were used to collect data from fifty ((50) respondents sampled using stratified sampling procedure. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the descriptive statistics shows that majority (72%) and earned relatively amount #20,000 per month which indicates income level determine quality and quantity of broiler consume. The result of the multiple regression analysis shows that the socioeconomic variables are significant at 5% and 1% level of significance. The study therefore, recommended that government should make available broiler production inputs to the broiler producers so that price can be lowered for people to afford broiler.

Keywords: Analysis, Broiler, Demand, Maiduguri, Council.

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  • February 26, 2025
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Environmental Impact of Cassava Processing Waste on Soil Quality in Benue South, Nigeria

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, volume 9, number 2, 2024

Abah, E.O, Ovie, O.E, Ijimbili, B S and Eze, S.C

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Cassava processing plays a critical role in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, but it generates substantial waste that poses environmental risks, particularly to soil quality. This study investigates the environmental impact of cassava processing waste on soil quality in Benue South, Nigeria, focusing on the accumulation of cyanide, heavy metals, phosphates, and nitrates. The study was conducted across three Local Government Areas—Otukpo, Ohimini, and Okpokwu—using soil samples collected at varying depths from cassava processing effluent discharge points. Analytical methods included colorimetry for cyanide detection and atomic absorption spectroscopy for heavy metal analysis. The findings reveal significant contamination by heavy metals, particularly lead, and elevated cyanide levels near processing sites, highlighting the adverse effects of cassava waste on soil health. Phosphate and nitrate concentrations were also assessed, indicating potential risks to soil fertility and groundwater quality. The results underscore the urgent need for improved waste management practices in cassava processing communities to mitigate environmental degradation. This research contributes valuable baseline data for future interventions aimed at promoting sustainable cassava processing and waste utilization, with potential benefits for both environmental health and rural economies.

Keywords: Processing, Cassava, Soil, Impact

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  • February 26, 2025
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Assessment of the Causes and Effects of Post-harvest Losses of Fruits among Rural Farmers in North-Central, Nigeria

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, volume 9, number 2, 2024

Ukohol, F.Y.,1*  Nwaobiala, C. U.2* and Iornenge, G.M3*

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The study assessed post-harvest losses of selected fruits among rural farmers in North-Central, Nigeria. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were employed to select 182 fruit farmers from 4865 registered fruit farmers from Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States ADP. Primary data were collected through the use of well-structured questionnaire and analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Results show that 75.3% of the respondents were males, married (58.2%), educated (64.3%) with a mean age of 45 years and a mean household size of 6 persons. Major causes of post-harvest losses of fruits were; lack of proper storage facilities (=3.69), lack of agro-based industries (3.63%), poor transportation facilities (=3.59), high temperature (=3.59) and microbial attack (=3.58). Findings also indicate that reduce income of farmers (=3.69), environmental pollution/degradation (=3.60), increased food insecurity (3.59) were the major effects of post-harvest losses of fruits in the area.  ANOVA result showed a significant difference in quantity (p=0.004) and monetary lost (p=0.013) of fruits at 5.0% level of probability each across the states.  The study concluded that post-harvest losses of fruits in the area were caused by many strong factors and also has serious negative effects on the farmers. It was recommended that Government and private sector should establish agro- processing industries in rural areas for fruits in order to reduce post-harvest losses, maximize profit and improve their living standard.

Keywords: Assessment, Post-harvest, Losses, Management, Strategies, fruits

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  • February 26, 2025
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Quality Evaluation of Biscuit Produced from Blend of Wheat Toasted White Bean Flour and Banana Puree

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, volume 9, number 2, 2024

Igbatigbi, M.J, Deborah.A, and Orishagbemi, C.O

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In this study, the suitability of wheat, toasted white bean flour and banana puree in the development of biscuit was investigated. Wheat, white bean flour and banana puree were blended into various proportions of flour mixes and used to produce biscuits. The biscuits were evaluated for proximate, minerals composition, sensory and anti-nutrients, while the flour were evaluated for its functional properties. The proximate composition of the biscuit varied from 7.85-9.71%, 12.34-14.01%, 1.15-1.86%, 1.21-1.49%, 1.65-1.92% and 70.01-76.11% for moisture, protein, fat, crude fiber, ash and carbohydrate content of the biscuit, respectively. The mineral content ranged from 10.11-13.12 mg/100 g, 52.65-61.76 mg/100 g, 130.71-211.76 mg/100 g, 111.97-130.84 mg/100 g and 14.81-20.43 mg/100 g for calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and sodium, respectively. The functional properties ranged from 0.76-0.80 g/cm3; 86.65-188.11 g/g; 94.30-197.23 g/g; 569.23-699.54%; 5.68-6.44%; 61.50-125.50 sec, 73.75-75.25% for bulk density, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, swelling capacity, solubility, wettability and dispersiblity respectively. The anti-nutritional properties ranged from 37.67 to 46.73 mg/100 g, 5.27 to 5.57 mg/100 g and 32.91 to 35.10 mg/100 g for oxalate, phytate and tannin, respectively. The physical properties values ranged from 6.11-8.20 mm, 38.46-39.30 mm, 37.83-38.23 mm, 4.79-5.85, 5.35-7.49 g and 1.72-1.90 kg for thickness, diameter, height, spread ratio, weight and break strength respectively. biscuit from composite flours were not significantly (p>0.05) different from the control in overall acceptability. This shows the possibility of producing nutritious biscuit with desirable organoleptic qualities from wheat, white bean flour and banana puree.

Key word; wheat, biscuit, nutrition, fortification

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  • February 26, 2025
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Analysis of Loan Utilization among Small-Scale Rice Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria

Category : International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, volume 9, number 2, 2024

Fanyam, A.A1, Atagher, M.1 and Nyietagher, Z

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The study analysed loan utilization among small-scale rice farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. A multi stage sampling technique was used in randomly selecting 222 respondents. Data were obtained using structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics such as frequencies, mean, percentages. The inferential statistics deployed was Ordinary lead square multiple regression analysis. Results showed that majority of the respondents (58.11%) were males. The mean age distribution of rice farmers was 33.25years. The educational level of respondents revealed that they were literate with 52.25% having obtained formal education. Majority of the respondents (53.2%) were married. Purchase of seeds was rated as the highest (Mean=3.25) level of loan utilization expenditure pattern in the study area. The result also revealed that, the variables that significantly influence credit utilization among small-scale rice farmers in the study area were age (β = 0.09) positively significant at 5%, farm size (β = -0.10) negatively significant at 5%, amount of loan collected (β = 0.41) positively significant at 1%, repayment period (β = 0.03) positively significant at 1%, and interest rate (β = 0.19) positively significant at 5% level. It was concluded that, small-scale rice farmers utilized their loan for agricultural activities to increase productivity, income and standard of living. The study therefore, recommended that, government should formulate policies that will favour small-scale rice farmers in terms of loan resource procurement and utilization irrespective of gender and that, educated farmers of productive age should concentrate utilization of loan more on farming activities.

Keywords: Agriculture, loanable fund, interest, Farmers, Small-scale, Utilization

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